The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Salutations and Salivations!

I've run into this forum too many times during my searches to remain someone who only peeks at what a non-member can see. Since introducing oneself seems to be the standard, allow me to participate!

I am a freelance web developer and graphic designer with a pug in Portland, Oregon; not exactly an endangered species. When I can manage to put the code down, I can be found playing video games or attempting to write. By attempting to write, I mean that these days I'm either staring at my wiki pages or Illustrator.

My most recent project is a revised world map for the story I'm writing. Currently, I'm working on making the mountains be less offensive, and have been endeavoring to make my own graphic styles so I can apply this to future projects.

I do! Of course, it's not so bad now that I'm in New Zealand, but before that I spent the last 5 years in north Orange County CA. No offense to anyone reading this whose from that area, but I'm convinced that the place is described in Dante's Inferno. I missed the rain, and the color green. Anyway, hope to be back in P-town someday soon.